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Justin
Gaethje
“The Highlight”
27-5-0MMA Record
2Win StreakAge 37Orthodox
5' 11"Height
155 lbsWeight
70"Reach
Fighter Profile
Height5' 11"
Weight155 lbs
Reach70"
StanceOrthodox
Age37
BornNov 13, 1988
Record
27Wins
5Losses
0Draws
0NC
Win Rate84%
Victory Methods
KO / TKO
622%
Submission
00%
Decision
415%
Striking
Sig. Strikes / Min6.48
Striking Accuracy58%
Absorbed / Min7.05
Striking Defense51%
Grappling
Takedown Avg / 15m0.33
Takedown Accuracy40%
Takedown Defense74%
Sub Avg / 15m0.00
Career Totals
Sig. Strikes1180 / 2016
Total Strikes1287 / 2136
Takedowns4 / 10
Knockdowns9
Sub Attempts0
Reversals0
Control Time11:45
Performance Trends
Last 5 fights vs career average (15 fights)
Striking Output
5.32-18%
Career: 6.48 → Recent: 5.32
Strike Accuracy
56%-5%
Career: 59% → Recent: 56%
Strike Defense
46%-11%
Career: 51% → Recent: 46%
TD Accuracy
51%+29%
Career: 40% → Recent: 51%
TD Defense
76%+2%
Career: 74% → Recent: 76%
KD Power
0.99+64%
Career: 0.60 → Recent: 0.99
Finish Rate
20%-10%
Career: 22% → Recent: 20%
Win Rate
80%-5%
Career: 84% → Recent: 80%
Improving (≥10%) Declining (≥10%) Stable
Fight History
15 UFC bouts
10W5L
W
Paddy PimblettTitle
Unanimous Decision·R5 5:00·Decision - Unanimous
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Jan 23, 2026
Lightweight
W
Unanimous Decision·R3 5:00·Decision - Unanimous
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Mar 7, 2025
Lightweight
W
Majority Decision·R3 5:00·Decision - Majority
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
Mar 17, 2023
Lightweight
W
Unanimous Decision·R3 5:00·Decision - Unanimous
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2
Nov 5, 2021
Lightweight
L
Khabib NurmagomedovTitle
Submission·R2 1:34·Submission
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje
Oct 23, 2020
Lightweight